This year hasn’t felt like such a jolly holiday. Christmas eve I had to work, I had to rush home and prepare to go to my mom’s house for the family Christmas party. I also had to be patient and wait for my boyfriend to get ready. But we left, and were the last ones to arrive, but we made it.

As soon as I got there I felt aggravated, rushed, stressed because nothing that I was supposed to prepare was done. I had to have my mom cook the frozen lasagna that I bought because I didn’t have time to make it. The snack that I was supposed to provide didn’t even happen. My boyfriend and my brother-in-law and my brother were all making retarded jokes, and for some reason, no one could do right. I was in such a bad mood, I just didn’t want to be around anyone.

Unfortunately, I am way too familiar with this feeling. The same aggravation showed up at thanksgiving dinner. I mean, sure family can be rough being around on the holidays, but I was the only one in the funk of a life time.

 

 
After continuous times of snapping at one person or another (mostly my boyfriend, the poor guy), I was able to make my holiday punch. The chamagne punch I found on pinterest or snapchat. It was a success and everyone loved it. After that I started calming down (partly because of the champagne) so the retarded jokes were more tolerable, the over controlling aunt wasn’t as bothersome, and the fact that my boyfriend will show absolutely no PDA around my family, slowly sank to the back of my brain to deal with, well now.

Other than my horrible mood, it was a fun night. And the best part about it honestly was seeing my youngest brother open his present from me. His eyes got so wide, he was so spoiled this christmas, and I’m glad. Another highlight to mention would be the fact that my boyfriend actually had fun just talking and hanging out with my dad and my brothers. Out of two years of dating him and five years of knowing him, this is the first he’s actually enjoyed their company more than just being polite.

So christmas despite its ups and downs, was still all about family coming together. And yesterday morning me and the love went to my grandparents, his aunt’s house, and his bestfriend’s sister’s house (who is practically his second family), and it was fun.

  

 
I also had a very big surprise present that took a lot planning and secrecy! My boyfriend put a camera on layaway. And I have no idea how he managed to keep my gift from me for a whole month! But it is amazing, it’s the one I wanted and everything. And all of our coworkers, even my highschool teacher knew what I was getting for christmas!!! I’m very blessed to have such an amazing boyfriend! 

  
On top of that, me and Robert got each other matching onesies! 

  
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄❤️